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October 20, 2016 · Cessna 172 H · N1706F
Carrabassett, ME
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 20, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Carrabassett, ME
Aircraft
Cessna 172 H (1967)
Tail Number
N1706F
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA036
The pilot reported that, after departure, he flew south along a river for about 5 miles. He then turned east toward his destination airport and needed to climb over a mountain ridge. During the climb, the landing gear impacted the top of trees; subsequently, the airplane nosed down and impacted terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Climb rate-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that after departure he flew south along a river for about five miles. He then turned east toward his destination airport, but needed to climb over a mountain ridge. During the climb, the landing gear impacted the top of trees; subsequently, the airplane nosed down and impacted terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:20 EDT
Nearest AirportSugarloaf Rgnl (0nm SSE)
Runway17
Runway Length2900 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172 H
Tail NumberN1706F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-300 · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 30 · Third Class · None
Crew 2None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind4 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48 / 43 C
Altimeter30.26 inHg
Observation Time17:56
Weather SourceWFAC